# Interview Process

> A step by step interview process timeline running from first application to final offer. Sets expectations so candidates know what each hiring stage involves.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-careers-interview-process).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-careers-interview-process
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-careers-interview-process-light-eb3c0d3a7ce6e429.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-careers-interview-process.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-careers-interview-process.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/marketing/careers/interview-process.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from 'react';
import {
  Card,
  CardContent,
  CardDescription,
  CardHeader,
  CardTitle,
} from '@/components/ui/card';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
import {
  Calendar,
  CheckCircle2,
  FileText,
  MessageSquare,
  Users,
  VideoIcon,
} from 'lucide-react';

interface InterviewStep {
  id: number;
  title: string;
  description: string;
  icon: React.ReactNode;
  duration: string;
  tips: string[];
}

export default function InterviewProcess() {
  const steps: InterviewStep[] = [
    {
      id: 1,
      title: 'Application Review',
      description:
        'Our recruiting team reviews your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to assess your qualifications and experience.',
      icon: <FileText className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '1-2 weeks',
      tips: [
        'Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience',
        'Include a link to your portfolio if applicable',
        'Demonstrate how your skills align with the job requirements',
      ],
    },
    {
      id: 2,
      title: 'Initial Screening',
      description:
        'A 30-minute call with a recruiter to discuss your background, assess basic qualifications, and answer any questions about the role.',
      icon: <MessageSquare className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '30 minutes',
      tips: [
        'Research our company before the call',
        'Prepare questions about the role and company culture',
        'Be ready to explain your interest in the position',
      ],
    },
    {
      id: 3,
      title: 'Technical Assessment',
      description:
        'Complete a take-home assignment or online assessment to demonstrate your technical skills relevant to the position.',
      icon: <CheckCircle2 className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '3-5 days',
      tips: [
        'Read all instructions carefully before starting',
        'Focus on quality over complexity',
        'Document your thought process and decisions',
      ],
    },
    {
      id: 4,
      title: 'Team Interview',
      description:
        'A virtual panel interview with potential teammates and your direct manager to assess cultural fit and technical expertise.',
      icon: <VideoIcon className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '1-2 hours',
      tips: [
        'Test your video and audio setup beforehand',
        'Prepare specific examples of past work and challenges',
        "Ask thoughtful questions about the team's workflow and challenges",
      ],
    },
    {
      id: 5,
      title: 'Final Round',
      description:
        'Meet with senior leadership to discuss your long-term career goals and how you can contribute to our company vision.',
      icon: <Users className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '1 hour',
      tips: [
        'Reflect on how your values align with our company mission',
        'Be prepared to discuss your career aspirations',
        "Consider how you'd contribute beyond your immediate role",
      ],
    },
    {
      id: 6,
      title: 'Offer & Onboarding',
      description:
        "If successful, we'll extend an offer and begin the onboarding process to welcome you to the team.",
      icon: <Calendar className="h-6 w-6" />,
      duration: '1-2 weeks',
      tips: [
        'Review the offer details carefully',
        "Don't hesitate to ask questions about benefits or terms",
        'Prepare necessary documentation for a smooth onboarding',
      ],
    },
  ];

  return (
    <div className="container mx-auto px-4 py-12">
      <div className="mb-10 text-center">
        <h2 className="mb-2 text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">
          Our Interview Process
        </h2>
        <p className="text-muted-foreground mx-auto max-w-2xl">
          We&apos;ve designed a transparent and efficient interview process to
          find the best talent while giving you a clear understanding of our
          company and the role.
        </p>
      </div>

      <div className="relative">
        {/* Timeline connector line */}
        <div className="bg-border absolute top-0 bottom-0 left-4 w-0.5 md:left-1/2 md:-ml-0.5"></div>

        {/* Steps */}
        <div className="space-y-12">
          {steps.map((step, index) => (
            <div
              key={step.id}
              className={cn(
                'relative flex items-start gap-6 md:gap-10',
                index % 2 === 0 ? 'md:flex-row' : 'md:flex-row-reverse'
              )}
            >
              {/* Timeline node */}
              <div className="bg-background absolute top-0 left-4 flex h-8 w-8 -translate-x-1/2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border md:left-1/2">
                <span className="font-medium">{step.id}</span>
              </div>

              {/* Content */}
              <div
                className={cn(
                  'ml-12 w-full md:ml-0 md:w-[calc(50%-24px)]',
                  index % 2 === 0 ? 'md:text-right' : 'md:text-left'
                )}
              >
                <Card>
                  <CardHeader>
                    <div
                      className={cn(
                        'flex items-center gap-3',
                        index % 2 === 0 ? 'md:justify-end' : ''
                      )}
                    >
                      <div
                        className={cn(
                          'bg-primary/10 text-primary rounded-full p-2',
                          index % 2 === 0 ? 'md:order-last' : ''
                        )}
                      >
                        {step.icon}
                      </div>
                      <div>
                        <CardTitle>{step.title}</CardTitle>
                        <CardDescription>{step.duration}</CardDescription>
                      </div>
                    </div>
                  </CardHeader>
                  <CardContent className="space-y-4">
                    <p>{step.description}</p>
                    <div>
                      <h4 className="font-medium">Tips for Success:</h4>
                      <ul
                        className={cn(
                          'text-muted-foreground mt-2 list-none space-y-1 text-sm'
                        )}
                      >
                        {step.tips.map((tip, i) => (
                          <li key={i}>{tip}</li>
                        ))}
                      </ul>
                    </div>
                  </CardContent>
                </Card>
              </div>
            </div>
          ))}
        </div>
      </div>

      <div className="mt-16 flex flex-col items-center">
        <h3 className="mb-4 text-xl font-semibold">Ready to Apply?</h3>
        <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6 max-w-lg text-center">
          We&apos;re looking forward to learning more about you. Check out our
          open positions and start your journey with us today.
        </p>
        <Button size="lg">View Open Positions</Button>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/card.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

function Card({
  className,
  size = "default",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"div"> & { size?: "default" | "sm" }) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "group/card flex flex-col gap-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-card py-6 text-sm text-card-foreground shadow-xs ring-1 ring-foreground/10 has-[>img:first-child]:pt-0 data-[size=sm]:gap-4 data-[size=sm]:py-4 *:[img:first-child]:rounded-t-xl *:[img:last-child]:rounded-b-xl",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardHeader({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-header"
      className={cn(
        "group/card-header @container/card-header grid auto-rows-min items-start gap-1 rounded-t-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 has-data-[slot=card-action]:grid-cols-[1fr_auto] has-data-[slot=card-description]:grid-rows-[auto_auto] [.border-b]:pb-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-b]:pb-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardTitle({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-title"
      className={cn(
        "font-heading text-base leading-normal font-medium group-data-[size=sm]/card:text-sm",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardDescription({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-description"
      className={cn("text-sm text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardAction({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-action"
      className={cn(
        "col-start-2 row-span-2 row-start-1 self-start justify-self-end",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardContent({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-content"
      className={cn("px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardFooter({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-footer"
      className={cn(
        "flex items-center rounded-b-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 [.border-t]:pt-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-t]:pt-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export {
  Card,
  CardHeader,
  CardFooter,
  CardTitle,
  CardAction,
  CardDescription,
  CardContent,
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```